THE IMPLICATIONS OF CHILDREN USING ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Abstract

Electronic media use by kids has been thoroughly investigated, and the results indicate that it has a substantial impact on their growth and welfare. Excessive exposure to electronic media, especially in preschoolers, has been linked to a number of detrimental effects, including problems with cognitive, social, and physical development. et al., Ibrahim (2022). Research has indicated the significance of comprehending the long-term relationships between media consumption and behavior in preschoolers, given that the use of electronic media has been connected to behavioral issues in kids (Poulain et al., 2018). Furthermore, studies have shown how electronic media influences kids' language and social abilities, highlighting the importance of taking into account how media usage impacts several facets of kids' development (Loquias, 2022). Additionally, children's usage of electronic media can affect their sleeping habits, which may result in shorter sleep duration and disturbed sleep patterns (Lund et al., 2021). Research has shown that children who are exposed to too much media may have trouble falling asleep and have poor quality sleep, which emphasizes the need of controlling and observing children's media consumption in order to encourage good sleep practices (Lund et al., 2021). It is imperative to acknowledge the detrimental impacts of electronic media on the welfare of children and implement measures to alleviate these consequences (Hinkley et al., 2014). In addition, study has examined the impact of electronic media on kids' social development, looking at the relationship between kids' communication outcomes and screen media usage (Ambrose et al., 2014). Given that parental media consumption might affect children's familiarity with and usage of electronic media, parental engagement in influencing their media consumption is important (Nikken, 2017).In addition, study has examined the impact of electronic media on kids' social development, looking at the relationship between kids' communication outcomes and screen media usage (Ambrose et al., 2014). Given that parental media consumption might affect children's familiarity with and usage of electronic media, parental engagement in influencing their media consumption is important (Nikken, 2017).